The Mountain's Flower

Found in the heart of Seminyak, this one-storey villa puts you in the heart of the city while offering plenty of moments to relax. We love the freestanding baths accompanying the four ensuites here, and the on-hand staff who add to the general serenity. Despite being in a bustling part of town, the home surrounds the pool and garden area – we found this creates a secluded spot to relax and ensures everyone is just a few steps away from being out in the sun. When it's time to head out, you'll find the nearest beaches less than a kilometre away, with plenty of trendy dining spots and clubs along the route.

The living room is housed in a traditional Balinese pavilion with full-length glass doors that slide open to the garden, and guests can lounge on a comfy sofa while enjoying garden views or watching a movie on the flat-screen satellite-TV with DVD-player and Bose music speakers. The garden features an L-shaped swimming pool tiled with natural green Java stones, reclining chairs, and a gazebo for shaded lounging. The property includes two master suites and two guest bedrooms, all fully air-conditioned with King-coil beds, satellite TVs, wardrobes with digital safety boxes, and black-out curtains. Each of the four bathrooms boasts freestanding bathtubs and outdoor showers as well as double or single washbasins supplied with clean filtered safe drinking water.

Home truths:
*If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot, pool fence, and high chair for free. You'll need to request them in advance. *Given the home's central spot, expect to hear some street noise throughout your stay. *While three of the bedrooms aren't photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home. *This home is staffed, with housekeeping and concierge services provided. *Your host can provide a free airport transfer with one car for arrivals only. *The single parking space is available to guests, but it's not suitable for larger cars.